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Heat wave linked to rise in opioid overdoses in Chicago over the weekend, health experts say
A total of 60 opioid overdoses were reported Friday and Saturday — including more than 37 on Saturday alone — triggering the ...
Team of scientists monitors heat, addresses climate change in Chicago
A heat wave was settling across the country Monday as Chicago saw another day of record temperatures for the date.The city ...
Weather timeline: As Chicago-area heat wave ebbs, severe storm chances emerge
For several days, the Chicago area has been gripped by scorching temperatures and suffocating humidity, but is relief finally ...
First extreme heat wave of 2025 settles over Chicago area, raising health risks
The heat index reached 106 Saturday and an extreme heat warning is in effect until Monday, according to the National Weather ...
Chicago weather: ‘Dangerous’ heat and humidity to continue through Monday
Chicago is in store for more “dangerously hot and humid conditions” Sunday, with temperatures expected to climb well into the ...
Chicago weather: Heat Advisory for area, Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County, heat index in 100s
Pools open across Chicago Saturday as temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s, with the heat index reaching 100-105 ...
Chicago cooling centers, pools, splash pads open during heat wave caused by Midwest heat dome
A Midwest heat dome is driving high temperatures and high humidity that will push the Chicago heat index into the triple ...